The biological scalpel for aquarium systems.
One concentrated enzyme powder. The first step in every breakdown chain β cleave waste in the water, soak the hardscape, dip the corals and hardware, fortify the feed. Precision enzymology that starts every reaction biology then finishes.
Enzymes are the first step in every breakdown chain in a living system β the alpha step. They cleave protein, starch and fat at the molecular level so biology can finish the job. ProtoFort Alpha puts that first step in your hands: in the water column, on hardscape in a soak bath, on corals and hardware in a short dip, and on food before your animals eat it.
Enzymes cleave the bonds that hold proteins, starches and fats together. On the food surface (frozen or pellet) that means more nutrition available in the gut and less waste out the back. On rock, pipes and substrate it means biofilm, mucus layers and organic detritus cleaved apart at the molecular level. Precision, not force.
Cleaved organics are pulled out by mechanical filtration or rinsed away during soak and dip cycles. This is the strip-back: old sludge in pipes, protein films on rockwork, built-up residue on frag plugs and hardware β cleaned to the surface underneath.
Better digestibility means more amino acids, fatty acids, phosphorus and trace minerals available from every feed. Cleaner water means less nutrient fuel for nuisance algae and slime. The system downstream gets stronger β animals feed well, filters breathe, water stabilises.
Breaks down organic film, sludge and biofilm on rock surfaces, in substrate beds and inside pipes and plumbing.
Soak rock, timber and decorative pieces to lift built-up organic residue and restore natural appearance.
Short dip for coral frags, plugs, plants and hardware. Targets mucus layers, biofilm and biological detritus.
Pre-digests food on the surface for better nutrient availability and absorption. Supports natural digestive function.
Reef, shrimp, snail, coral and planted safe. Non-medicinal. No antibiotics, no hormones.
Not a bacteria culture in disguise. Real enzymes that work on contact β no maturation period, no bloom risk.
Breaks waste down into forms your biofilter and microbial products can process. Works alongside every piece of equipment you own.
Water dosing, hardscape soaking, coral dipping and feed fortification β all from the same tub.
| Mode | Dose rate | Duration | Frequency | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| π§ Water | 1 g (1 scoop) / 100 L | Continuous | Weekly Β· twice weekly on heavy loads | Dose into high-flow area of the running system |
| πͺ¨ Soak | 5 g (5 scoops) / 10 L | 12β24 hours | As needed | Hardscape in a separate container with circulation |
| πͺ Clean | 2 g (2 scoops) / 1 L | 5β10 minutes | As needed | Short dip for frags, plugs, plants and hardware |
| π½οΈ Fortify | 2 g / kg feed | 5 min rest before feeding | Every feed or as desired | Dust onto feed, mist, tumble, rest, feed |
Dose into the running system to clean rock surfaces, substrate, the inside of pipes and plumbing, and the water column itself.
Take hardscape out of the tank and soak it: rock, substrate, timber, decorative pieces β anything with built-up organic film or residue.
The biological scalpel in action. A concentrated short dip for coral frags, plugs, plants, rock and hardware β stripping biofilm, mucus layers and biological detritus on contact.
Add to feed for that extra boost in digestibility. ProtoFort Alpha pre-digests food on the surface so more of each feed β frozen or pellet β becomes available nutrition.
Living microbial cultures that colonise media and substrate. ProtoFort Alpha opens waste into pieces microbes finish off.
View Microplex βOxygen-driven nitrifying support for heavily stocked systems. Clear chemistry above, clean waste handling below.
View Nitroplex O2 βSix-strain bloom culture for establishing and refreshing substrate biology. Feed it what ProtoFort Alpha unlocks.
View Sub-6 βSealed dry tub, batch-coded.
Level 1 g scoop for every mode.
Pre-dissolve charts for soak and dip modes.
All four modes on one card.
Run enzymes and living cultures on a coordinated schedule: ProtoFort Alpha opens complex waste into soluble fragments, Microplex cultures convert those fragments into clean biomass. Keepers running both typically find media stays lighter, sumps stay cleaner and water changes stretch further.
Fry tables and grow-out tanks benefit most from feed mode: enzyme-coated rations during peak growth windows, supported by water mode twice weekly to keep up with the extra load.
Running a display system worth protecting?
Set up the paired program once and let the chemistry do the weekly heavy lifting.
No. ProtoFort Alpha is a nutritional enzyme supplement and bio-active water conditioner. It contains no medicines, no antibiotics and no hormones, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease. If fish are unwell, talk to an aquatic veterinarian.
ProtoFort Alpha is a proprietary multi-enzyme powder blend formulated by Biotech Aquatica. We do not disclose the specific blend. What matters is the result: waste broken down in the water, better digestibility in the feed, cleaner hardscape and hardware. Every batch is quality-tested for activity and consistency.
Alpha marks the first step. Enzymes are the alpha step in every breakdown chain in a living system β they cleave the first bonds so biology can finish the job. It is our reminder that this product works at the front of every process, not the end.
Yes. Water mode handles waste already in the system. Soak mode is for out-of-tank deep cleaning. Clean mode is for new frags and equipment. Fortify mode reduces what goes in going forward. Together they compound.
At the stated concentration and 5 to 10 minute contact time, ProtoFort Alpha is suitable for hard and soft corals, frag plugs and invertebrates. Always rinse thoroughly in clean tank water after dipping. Do not exceed 10 minutes on delicate species.
Yes. Enzymes are proteins that act on organic debris, not animals. At the recommended dose it is safe for the full clean-up crew, including sensitive shrimp and reef invertebrates.
It works with them. By breaking solid waste into dissolved fragments it feeds your biofilter rather than competing with it. Mature cycles are unaffected.
Keep the tub sealed and dry. Moisture is the only real enemy of enzyme powders. Store in a cool cupboard away from direct sun and away from tank humidity and splashback. Keep the scoop dry between uses.
No supplement replaces water changes, and we would never claim it does. What keepers report is easier maintenance: less sludge to siphon, cleaner media, stable water between changes.
Modest overdosing in water mode is low-risk; worst case is temporary cloudiness as extra organics lift. For dip mode, do not exceed the stated concentration or contact time. Stick to the rates and step up gradually on heavily loaded systems.
Send us your tank size, stocking and feeding routine and we will map out a simple starting program. Most keepers land on a routine that takes less than a minute a week.
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